Delmar, MD Man Charged after Head-on Collision West of Greenwood that Injured 3
A Delmar, Maryland man has been charged with vehicular assault after a head-on collision Friday night just after 11pm west of Greenwood. Delaware State Police responded to Route 404 near Adamsville Road and contacted the driver of a GMC pickup, 19 year old Jayden Waters of Delmar. Police smelled alcohol coming from Waters breath and…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Radio Flea Market 09/27/25
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Read MoreOceans Calling Festival Underway in Ocean City
The Oceans Calling festival kicked off its 3rd year Friday night with the first day of concerts in the three-day festival at the Inlet in Ocean City. And the beach and inlet lot were packed with fans. There is the chance for some rain showers, but the concerts today and Sunday should NOT be a…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/27/25
User 284190339 · 09-27-25 Fishing Report The weather was good on Friday and the boats that ran to the ocean took advantage of it and caught a lot of sea bass. Saturday looks good as well. Lewes Harbour Marina reported the Katydid was the only boat out on Friday and Chris must have cleaned the…
Read MorePolice Arrest Six After Months-Long Investigation into Manufacture & Sale of Ghost Guns
A months-long investigation by Salisbury Police into a group suspected of manufacturing and selling 3-D handguns or ‘ghost guns’ has led to the arrest of six teens aged 14 to 19. They are charged with multiple weapons violations. Police recovered two ghost guns, a .22 caliber Ruger handgun, a large amount of ammunition and several…
Read MoreDover Man Arrested Second Time on Child Sex Abuse Charges
A Dover man has been arrested after three additional victims of child sexual abuse were identified by Dover Police. Dover Police arrested 56 year old Thomas Kennedy on July 30th on charges of sexual abuse of a child by a person of trust for offenses that occurred between 1998 and 2014. At that time detectives had…
Read MoreTwo Arrested on Drug Charges by Milford Police
After numerous complaints of drug dealing, Milford Police conducted proactive patrols in the area of West Street and Truitt Avenue last week. Officers spotted several subjects known to them who were acting suspiciously and when police tried to make contact – they ran from police. After a foot chase police arrested 18 year old Jared…
Read MoreTwo New Advisory Committees Established in Rehoboth Beach
Two new advisory committees have been established in Rehoboth Beach. The City Streets & Safety Advisory Committee is chaired by Commissioner Mark Saunders and will gather and curate subjects of interest pertaining to the city of Rehoboth Beach with special emphasis on public safety as it pertains to street, sidewalks, transportation, beach, boardwalk and animal…
Read MoreGov Meyer Signs Legislation to Improve Accessibility, Enhance Consumer Protections & Strengthen Standards for Licensed Electricians
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed three pieces of legislation Thursday that will improve accessibility for Delawareans with disabilities, enhance consumer protections in the towing industry and strengthen workforce standards for licensed electricians. House Substitute 2 to House Bill 48 streamlines and strengthens accessible parking laws ensuring compliance with the ADA and local codes. “Accessible and…
Read MoreDagsboro Man Charged with Home Improvement Fraud
A Dagsboro man has been arrested for home improvement fraud. The investigation by Delaware State Police began in November of 2024 when police learned that 45 year old James Gustafson of Dagsboro signed a contract with a 60 year old victim to do construction work and received payment of $30,000. The work was never completed…
Read MoreRehoboth Beach Starbucks Among Hundreds to Close
The Starbucks on Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach is one of hundreds of locations that will be closed by Sunday. Starbucks website says that the closures will represent about 1% of its stores – and that by the end of FY 2025 – they will still have nearly 18,300 locations in the US, Canada and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant Closes All Locations
UPDATED – 09/26/25 – There’s still been no word from Iron Hill management on why all 16 locations of the popular breweries and restaurants were abruptly closed on Thursday – including the Rehoboth Beach location. Signs were posted on establishment doors and on the website thanking their “Valued Guests” for their patronage and that they…
Read MoreGov Meyer Ceremonially Signs Microbrewery Bill in Wilmington
While House Bill 170 was signed into law in June – Governor Matt Meyer ceremonially signed the bill at Brew Works North in Wilmington on Thursday. House Bill 170 updates Delaware’s microbrewery law and gives businesses more flexibility in how they operate. Delaware code only allowed Delaware craft brewers to operate one microbrewery and two…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/26/25
User 284190339 · 09-26-25 Fishing Report Thursday saw some rough weather on the ocean and according to Lewes Harbour Marina and Hook ‘em and Cook ‘em no boats ventured out. Patty at Captain Bones in Odessa said the snakeheads are really coming alive in the headwaters of several tidal creeks and rivers. Two of the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Brigadier General Karen Berry to be Sworn-In as First Cabinet Secretary for DE Dept of Veterans Affairs
UPDATED – 09/29/25 – She was confirmed during a special session of the Delaware State Senate on September 22 and on Wednesday, October 1, Retired Brigadier General Karen Berry will be sworn in as Cabinet Secretary of the Office of Veterans Affairs. She will be sworn in at 11am by former Judge William Witham at…
Read MoreAAA: Delaware Bill Protecting Motorists from Predatory Towing Practices Signed into Law by Governor Meyer
With predatory towing practices having become a serious issue in Delaware in recent years, AAA Mid-Atlantic commended Rep. Ed Osienski, the Delaware legislature, and Governor Matt Meyer for enacting House Bill 67, a comprehensive measure to curb those practices. The new law closely follows AAA’s standards by clearly defining towing company responsibilities, requiring photo…
Read MoreSussex County Kitchen Incubator To Launch Senior Meal Program
This October, the Sussex County Kitchen Incubator will launch the Feeding Every Delawarean program in partnership with Sussex County Senior Services (CHEER). The initiative will connect local food entrepreneurs with CHEER to prepare meals that will be delivered to senior centers across the county. Meals will be produced by Incubator members—small-scale food businesses that use…
Read MoreDelaware State Police Arrest Dover Man for Liquor Store Burglary
A 36-year-old Dover man who was already at Sussex Correctional Institution for burglary is facing new charges. State troopers learned that during the overnight hours on September 17th, several bottles of liquor were removed from Woodside Liquor Warehouse on South Dupont Highway in Dover after forced entry through a window. During the investigation, detectives learned…
Read MoreNew Maryland Law Targets High-Speed Reckless Driving
Starting October 1, 2025, Maryland’s Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act goes into effect. The law is named after Sgt. Patrick Kepp of the Montgomery County Police Department, who lost both legs while on duty after being struck by a driver going over 100 mph. Under the new law: Reckless driving now includes a speed element: driving…
Read MoreWicomico Teacher of the Year Emma Cohn Matthews– One of Seven Finalists for Maryland Teacher of the Year
Wicomico Teacher of the Year Emma Cohn Matthews, who teaches at Wicomico High School, will soon be on her way to Martin’s Valley Mansion in Hunt Valley as one of seven finalists with the chance to hear their name announced as the next Maryland Teacher of the Year. That announcement will come at the end…
Read MoreDNREC Accepting Community Water Quality Improvement Project Grant Proposals
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is encouraging nonprofit groups, conservation districts, community organizations and homeowners’ associations to submit project proposals to be considered for matching grant funds from DNREC’s Community Water Quality Improvement Grants program. Funding for grant award projects in this cycle is expected to range from $25,000 to…
Read MoreVehicle Crashes into Fence and House on Gravel Hill Road
Delaware State Police investigated a vehicle crash on Gravel Hill Road yesterday morning just after 10:00. State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that the crash was the result of the driver falling asleep at the wheel. Police say the driver of a Jeep Cherokee, a 71-year-old man from Millsboro, left the southbound lane of…
Read MoreShots Fired at Dover Home; Investigation Ongoing
The Dover Police Department is investigating an incident in which shots were fired at a home late last night. At 10:38 p.m., Dover Police received a call for the report of the gunfire in the area of South New Street and West Reed Street. Officers responded and found that a home on West Reed Street…
Read MoreFive-Vehicle Chain-Reaction Crash in Georgetown Area Due to Inattentive Driving
Delaware State Police investigated what was a five-vehicle chain-reaction crash that shut down Dupont Boulevard north of Shortly Road late yesterday morning. State Police tell the Talk of Delmarva that a Nissan Quest rear-ended a Honda Civic stopped at a red light, pushing it into a tractor-trailer. The Nissan then struck a Ford van, which…
Read MoreTalk of Delmarva Fishing Report 09/25/25
User 284190339 · 09-25-25 Fishing Report The weather wasn’t perfect on Wednesday, but boats went fishing anyway and were justly rewarded. Lewes Harbour Marina reported that two boats ventured out to ocean structure. The Katydid returned with 16 flounder and 38 sea bass. The Surface Tension had 90 sea bass and that sounds like a…
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